Here you will find the latest UK & global mail service updates and a list of upcoming worldwide public holidays. This is updated throughout the week with latest information available.
UK Service Updates
We are currently experiencing no collection issues with regards to UK mail or parcel deliveries but in some instances we have experienced delays to the processing and/or delivery of UK mail and courier items as a result of high volumes in the respective networks.
International Service Updates
GENERAL UPDATE – The closure of Russian airspace is causing delays to transport routes, especially to those in the far east. Delays are also being seen to numerous destinations as a result of current flight capacity or destination handling issues.
POST-BREXIT EU TRANSPORT/CLEARANCE UPDATE – A number of our suppliers (both postal and courier) are reporting issues with regards to road transport and clearance at the EU border. This is causing delays and a number of suppliers are now charging additional EU clearance fees. If you require any additional information or if you would like to talk to our team to see how this may affect you, please contact or Client Service Team on +44 (0)1444 871111 or via e-mail on [email protected].
Argentina – Mail and parcel0s destined for Argentina may be delayed due to a backlog at Argentinian customs. The expected delay has increased from 1 week to 2 weeks. Ongoing (issue start date: 21/02/25 – updated: 05/05/25)
Belarus – Due to flying restrictions to Belarus, the country is currently only available via road. This results in a delay of approximately 14 days. As soon as flying is possible again, the transit time will be back to normal. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/05/22)
Belgium – On 14th of October, a national strike will take place across Belgium. This action is expected to cause disruptions in key sectors such as transport, public services and logistics. Delays should be expected. Ongoing (issue start date: 14/10/25)
Brazil – Mail and parcels with destination Brazil are expected to be delayed due to capacity issues at the Brazilian customs office and Correios Brazil. Expected delays can more than 21 days. Ongoing (issue start date: November 2023 – updated: 11/04/24)
Brunei – Mail and parcels to Myanmar may be delayed due to limited air transport capacity. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/02/25)
Canada – The strike situation within Canada has progressed and mail can now be sent to the destination. Mail being held within Canada since the start of the strike can now be processed. Please be aware that significantly delays are expected whilst the backlogs are cleared. Resolved (issue start date: 26/09/25 – updated 13/10/25)
Canada – We have been informed of strike action at Air Canada. Delays are expected until the situation is normalised. Ongoing (issue start date: 14/08/25)
China – Mail and parcels destined for the Macau and Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions may be delayed due to Super Typhoon Ragasa. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Resolved (issue start date: 23/09/25)
Colombia – The Mail and parcels to Colombia are expected to be delayed due to capacity issues at Colombia Post and the airport. We have been informed delays can be in excess of 21 days. Ongoing (issue start date: July 2023 – updated 16/07/24)
Cyprus – Mail and parcels destined for Cyprus may be delayed due to the consequences of an attempted cyberattack. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/10/25)
Egypt – Mail destined for Egypt may be delayed due to a technical issue at Egypt Post. Expected delay: 1-3 days . Ongoing (issue start date: 19/09/25)
Eritrea – We have been informed that due to the domestic situation in the country, all mail services to this destination remain suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 08/10/18)
France – We have been informed that actiona is planned across France on 10th & 18th September. Delays may be experienced. Ongoing (issue start date: 10/09/25)
Grenada – Mail and parcels destined for Grenada, delivered by our postal partner, may be delayed due to industrial action by staff at the exchange office, which began on 26 May 2025. Expected delay: 1 -3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 26/05/25)
Greece – Mail and parcels destined for Greece may be delayed due to a 24 hour strike organised by the Confederation of Greek Workers and the Association of Civil Servants on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. Expected delay: 1 – 3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/10/25)
Haiti – A lack of air transport to Haiti and the local situation is affecting the delivery of mail and parcels to this destination. At the current, mail to Haiti is suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: March 2024)
Iceland – Mail and parcels destined for Iceland may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 25/09/25)
Iraq – Mail and parcels destined for Iraq may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/08/25)
Italy – Mail and parcels destined for Italy may be delayed due to a national strike on Friday, 3 October. Expected delay: 1 – 2 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 03/10/25)
Italy – Mail and parcels to the east of Sicily, Italy, delivered by our partner Poste Italiane may be delayed, because Catania International Airport will be closed during night-time hours from Monday, 31 March to Thursday, 30 October 2025. The affected postal area codes are 95027, 95030, 95032, 95043, 95100, 95121-95129, and 95131. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 31/03/25)
Jamaica – Mail and parcels destined for Jamaica may be delayed due to limited transport capacity. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 25/09/25)
Libya – All mail services to Libya are currently suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 16/07/14)
Madagascar – Mail and parcels destined for Madagascar may be delayed due to protests that began on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 25/09/25)
Malta – Mail and parcels with destination Malta are experiencing delays due to limited air capacity. Expected delay 3-5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Mauritius – Mail and parcels destined for Mauritius may be delayed due to severe weather conditions. Expected delay: 5 – 7 days. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Malaysia – Mail and parcels to certain areas of Malaysia may be delayed due to floods. The affected regions are Terengganu, Kedah and Kelantan with postal area codes 05XXX, 06XXX, 21XXX, 22XXX, 23XXX, 24XXX, 16XXX, 17XXX and 18XXX. Expected delay: 3-5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 01/12/2024)
Mexico – Mail and parcels with destination Mexico are expected to be delayed due to transport issues at the Mexican postal network and backlogs. Expected delay 14-21 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 20/05/23 – updated 11/04/24)
Myanmar – Mail and parcels to Myanmar may be delayed due to a heavy earthquake and limited air transport capacity. Ongoing (issue start date: 28/03/25)
Niger – A lack of air transport to Niger is affecting the delivery of mail and parcels to this destination. Ongoing (issue start date: March 2024)
North Korea – Destination North Korea is closed due to transport issues. Ongoing (issue start date: 28/09/22)
Pakistan – Mail and parcels destined for Pakistan may be delayed due to the current security situation in the country. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 07/05/25)
Philippines – Mail and parcels destined for the Philippines may be delayed due to severe weather conditions. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: 02/09/25)
Poland – Mail and parcels to Poland may be delayed due to operational issues at Polish Post. Expected delay: 1-3 days. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Portugal – We have been advised by Portugal, CTT Correios de Portugal, that Menzies, which provides ground handling services, has announced another series of strikes. The strikes will be held according to the following schedule, from 00.00 to 24.00 in each case: September: 3–9, 12–15, 19–22 and 26–28, October: 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24–27 and 31–3 November, November: 7–10, 14–17, 21–24 and 28-30, December: 1, 5–8, 12–15 and 19–2 January 2026. Ongoing (issue start date: 03/09/25)
Romania – Mail and parcels with destination Romania delivered by our postal partner Romania Post may be delayed due to backlogs at the partner. Expected delay: 1 week. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown – updated 24/01/25)
Russia – Mail and parcels to Russia continue to be delayed due to the closed airspace. The current allowed setup is causing a much longer transit time to reach this country of destination. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Russia – We have been informed by that there has been a massive earthquake off Russia resulting in Tsunami waves hitting Hawaii with millions of people in Hawaii, some parts of the US West coast and Japan being told to evacuate. There is likely to be delays with mail services in the affected areas. Ongoing (issue start date: 29/07/25)
Saudi Arabia – The delivery of mail and parcels to Saudi Arabia is experiencing delays due to lack of processing capacity at Saudi Post. Expected delays: 1-2 weeks. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown)
Saudi Arabia – It has been advised that, with immediate effect, Saudi Arabian Customs has introduced some changes for all Non-Document shipments sent to Saudi Arabia. All B2C shipments that contain materials other than documents/printed matter will require the Consignee’s ID number. Where this is not provided, the parcel may be delayed in clearing customs until the ID number is obtained from the consignee. All B2B shipments of non-document materials will require a Commercial Registration Form from the consignee. This will be requested from the consignee when arriving in the country and upon receipt of the form, the parcel can be cleared through customs. Ongoing (issue start date: 15/04/16)
Somalia – All mail services to Somalia are currently suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 11/11/19)
South Africa – Mail and parcels with destination South Africa may be delayed due to capacity issues at our postal partner South African Post Office. Expected delay: 10-14 days. Ongoing (issue start date: May 2024)
South Korea – Mail and parcels destined for South Korea may be delayed due to a fire at a major national data centre. Expected delay: 3 – 5 days. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/03/25)
Sudan – Mail and parcels to certain areas of Sudan cannot be delivered due to the current local situation. Delivery is possible in the following areas: Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Kassala in the Kassala State, Wadi Halfa in the Northern State, Shandi & Atbara in the River Nile State, Daba, Dongola and Halfa in the Northern State, Omdurman in the Khartoum State and Gadarif in the Gadarif State. The expected delay is expected to be approx. 2 weeks. Ongoing (issue start date: 17/01/25)
Syria – We have been informed that due to the domestic situation in the country, all mail services to this destination remain suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 08/10/18)
Thailand – We have been informed by Thailand, Thailand Post, that torrential rain in the northern part of Thailand has caused flooding and landslides in Nan (55XXX) and Chiangrai (57XXX) provinces. As a result, road networks have been blocked, causing delays in the transport and delivery of postal items, as well as difficulties for customers in accessing services at post offices located in the affected areas.. Ongoing (issue start date: 29/07/25)
Tajikistan – Mail and parcels with destination Tajikistan may be delayed due to limited air transport. Ongoing (issue start date: unknown – updated 24/01/25)
Yemen – All mail services to Yemen have now been suspended. Ongoing (issue start date: 27/03/15)
Upcoming Public Holidays
October 27th – Brazil (Government holiday), Cook Islands, India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Nepal, New Zealand, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Tonga
October 28th – Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, India (regional), Turkey
October 29th – Cambodia, Turkey, Various (Chung Yeung Festival)
October 31st – Chile, Germany, India (regional), Philippines, Slovenia, USA (Government holiday – regional)
November 1st – Algeria, Antigua & Barduda, Bhutan, India (regional), US Virgin Islands, Various (All Saint’s Day)
November 2nd – Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria (regional), Various (All Soul’s Day)
November 3rd – Antigua & Barbuda, Australia (regional), Dominica, East Timor, Ecuador, Italy (regional), Japan, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand (regional), Panama, Russia, Tonga, Various (All Saint’s Day, All Soul’s Day)
November 4th – Australia (regional), Cambodia, Dominica, Ecuador, Myanamar, Panama (Government holiday), Russia, USA (regional – Government holiday)
November 5th – Cambodia, India (regional), Laos, Nepal, Panama, Sri Lanka
November 6th – Cambodia, Liberia, Morocco, Tajikistan
November 7th – Belarus, India (regional), Malaysia (regional)
November 8th – Azerbaijan, India (regional)
November 9th – Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Pakistan, Various (Remembrance Day, Father’s Day)
November 10th – Azerbaijan, Bolivia (regional), Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Panama, Spain (regional)
November 11th – Angola, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Canada (regional), India, Maldives, Poland, Sint Maarten, Various (Veteran’s Day, Remberance Day, Armistice Day)
November 12th – East Timor
November 14th – Falkland Islands, Guinea-Bissau, New Zealand (regional)
November 15th – Austria (regional), Belgium (regional), Brazil, India (Regional), Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Palestine
November 16th – Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional), Chile, India (regional), Nigeria (regional), North Korea
November 17th – Colombia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia,
November 18th – Bolivia (regional), Croatia, Haiti, Latvia, Morocco
November 19th – Belize, Moncaco, Oman, Puerto Rico
November 20th – Brazil, French Polynesia, Mongolia, Oman
November 21st – Argentina, Moldova (regional)
November 22nd – Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina (regional), Lebanon
